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Heroux Name Meaning

French (Héroux): from the ancient Germanic personal name Hariwulf composed of the elements heri hari ‘army’ + wulf ‘wolf’.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


Similar surnames: Gerou, Harold, Renouf, Heron, Theroux, Herold, Leroux, Geron, Herod

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Where is the Heroux family from?

You can see how Heroux families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Heroux family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Heroux families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1911 there were 413 Heroux families living in Quebec. This was about 99% of all the recorded Heroux's in Canada. Quebec had the highest population of Heroux families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Heroux surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Heroux ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Cultivateur and Journalier were the top reported jobs for men and women in the Canada named Heroux. 32% of Heroux men worked as a Cultivateur and 17% of Heroux women worked as a Journalier. Some less common occupations for Americans named Heroux were Cult and Journalier. .

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*We display top occupations by gender to maintain their historical accuracy during times when men and women often performed different jobs.

Top Male Occupations In 1921

  • Cultivateur
    32%
  • Journalier
    26%
  • Fils De Cultivateur
    10%
  • Cult
    5%

Top Female Occupations In 1921

  • Journalier
    17%
  • Employ
    17%
  • Employee
    17%
  • Journalier
    17%
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Census Records

There are 11,000 census records available for the last name Heroux. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Heroux census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

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Passenger Lists

There are 984 immigration records available for the last name Heroux. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in Canada, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 1,000 military records available for the last name Heroux. For the veterans among your Heroux ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Heroux lifespan?

Between 1959 and 2004, in the United States, Heroux life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1961, and highest in 1977. The average life expectancy for Heroux in 1959 was 51, and 70 in 2004.

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